Show Notes:

Join host Sai Gattupalli for a special edition of the Culture Compute podcast as we explore the fundamental concepts of culture and its profound impact on learning and technology in the AI era. In this deep dive, we unpack how anthropologists, sociologists, and psychologists define culture, examine its key components, and understand why cultural intelligence is crucial in our interconnected world. From Edward Tylor's seminal definition to modern interpretations, this episode provides a comprehensive look at the concept that shapes our identities, societies, and technological innovations.

In this special episode, we explore:

• Definitions of culture from anthropological, sociological, and psychological perspectives
• Key components of culture: values, beliefs, norms, symbols, language, and technology
• Cultural universals and their importance in bridging diverse societies
• The impact of culture on education, technology adoption, and innovation
• A touching story illustrating the power of culturally sensitive technology

References:

1. Tylor, E. B. (1871). Primitive Culture: Researches into the Development of Mythology, Philosophy, Religion, Art, and Custom.
2. Darnell, R. (2009). Franz Boas. Culture and Language Use, 2, 41.
3. Durkheim, E. (2016). The elementary forms of religious life. In Social theory re-wired (pp. 52-67). Routledge.
4. Bourdieu, P. (1986). The Forms of Capital.
5. Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in Society: The Development of Higher Psychological Processes.
6. Hofstede, G. (2001). Culture's Consequences: Comparing Values, Behaviors, Institutions, and Organizations Across Nations
7. Brown, D. E. (2004). Human Universals.

Contact Information:

Email: sgattupalli at umass dot edu Website: https://culturecomputepod.com

Host personal website: https://www.gattupalli.com/

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